Peterborough and Stamford Private Guided Tour

4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Peterborough Cathedral — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The nave — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is great for anyone making a day trip from London. We would meet you outside Peterborough Station (45 minutes from London) or indeed from anywhere else you might be travelling.

A few minutes away is the wonderful old Guildhall. Built originally in 1671 it has served as both a market and a townhall. A farmers market is still held here regularly along with many over events in the square.

A short stroll away is the really rather wonderful Peterborough Cathedral which we shall explore inside.

We can then get the train a short distance to either the beautiful Georgian Town of Stamford or the county town of Rutland, Oakham or both of them for a full day out.

Pick which option is best for you.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ye Olde England Tours

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Train tickets between Peterborough & Stamford

Itinerary

Peterborough Cathedral

one hour Admission included

Though the site of Peterborough Cathedral was originally Roman, in the 7th century it became a monastic community though that was all but destroyed by the Great Heathen army under the splendidly named Ivar the Boneless. The current Peterborough Cathedral was built after the Norman conquest and seen of activity since then and two queens were buried here including Katherine of Aragon whose tomb we will visit as we explore this splendid old building.
Stop 2

15 min

n the middle of the large Cathedral Square is the Guildhall. In the middle of the large city square is the wonderful old Guildhall. Built originally in 1671 it has served as both a market and a townhall. A farmers market is still held here regularly along with many over events in the square.

It's a wonderful old building and sat next to beautiful old medieval church.
St John The Baptist Church

10 min

Built from the remains of an even older church, The present building was dedicated by Abbot Genge on 26th June 1407 and dedicated to St John the Baptist.
Stamford

1 h 20 min

Stamford is said to be the most beautiful stone and Georgian town in England. Spend a few hours here and you'll tend to agree and you might recognise a few locations that have been used onscreen.
Stop 5

15 min

Soon after we leave the station, we will pass through the gorgeous Town Meadows and cross the River Wellend.
Stamford's Eleanor Cross

5 min

A modern cross commemorating a sad moment in history.
Stop 7

20 min

Stamford High Street and the surrounding lanes are full of wondrous independent shops and producers. It would be rude not to check some out. I like the cheesemongers!
Stop 8

10 min

The whole of Broad Street is actually a lovely place to walk down but we will take a particular peek at this beautiful old building that is still in use today.
All Saints Church

15 min

There is no shortage of stunning old churches in Oakham and we can look at any we happen upon. If you only pick one, perhaps this should be it.
Barn Hill

15 min

Perhaps the Creme de la Creme of beautiful spots in Stamford a resident who in his own way, changed the world.
Stamford Castle

10 min

There isn't too much left of Stamford Castle though the town walls appear here and there, sometimes where you least expect them.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

I can also meet you just outside Oakham Station and we can get the train directly to Peterborough in about 25 minutes.
I can also meet you just outside Stamford Station and we can get the train directly to Peterborough in just a few minutes.
Only 45 minutes direct from London by train. I will meet you just outside the main station entrance and we can walk to the city centre in just a few minutes.

End point

I can also meet you just outside Oakham Station and we can get the train directly to Peterborough in about 25 minutes.
I can also meet you just outside Stamford Station and we can get the train directly to Peterborough in just a few minutes.
Only 45 minutes direct from London by train. I will meet you just outside the main station entrance and we can walk to the city centre in just a few minutes.